Description
The aroma of fresh herbs and melted cheese envelops your kitchen, igniting a sense of comfort and satisfaction. The first time I prepared One Pan White Cheddar Ranch Sausage Magic Pasta, I was captivated by its creamy goodness and the perfect blend of flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb smoked sausage or kielbasa, sliced into rounds
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb dry rotini or fusilli pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 packet dry ranch seasoning mix (1 oz)
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups white sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat and brown the sausage slices.
- Remove sausage, then add diced red pepper to the pan and sauté for 3 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in broth, heavy cream, ranch seasoning, and paprika, then stir in uncooked pasta.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12–15 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheese until melted and creamy.
- Return the sausage to the pan, toss to coat, and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding crushed red pepper for heat.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One Pan
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 680
- Fat: 38g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Protein: 28g